February 25, 2026

Maps: Weather Network Sees Slow, Uneven Start for Spring

Spring is shaping up to be a slow, uneven transition across much of Canada this year, with weather patterns in March and April likely to complicate the start of planting for farmers in both Western Canada and Ontario, acco...

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February 24, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Rise on China Export Hopes

Soybean futures closed higher for the first time in four sessions on Tuesday, underpinned by hopes of Chinese export business. On the other hand, corn and wheat futures declined.

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February 23, 2026

ICE Close: Canola Up as Markets Deal with Tariff Ruling Fallout

Canola futures managed moderate gains on Monday, as a tariff uncertainty continued to overhang the U.S. markets.

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February 23, 2026

Chicago Close: Mixed Amid Tariff Uncertainty

Corn, soybean, and wheat futures all ended mixed on Monday, as markets continued to come to grips with Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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February 23, 2026

OFA Survey Reveals Resilience on Farm, Uncertainty Across Sector

Ontario farmers remain largely confident in their own ability to manage through economic headwinds, but concern is growing about the outlook for the broader agricultural sector, according to the latest Farm Business Confid...

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February 20, 2026

ICE Close: Mixed Close for Canola Amid U.S. Tariff Ruling

Canola futures ended mixed on Friday, with weakness attributed to losses in Chicago soybeans and soybean oil after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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February 20, 2026

Chicago Close: Soybeans Down as Supreme Court Rejects Tariffs

Corn and wheat futures gained on Friday, but soybeans fell amid trade uncertainty after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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February 20, 2026

IGC Trims 2025-26 World Grains Production Estimate

After a series of prior increases, the International Grains Council has trimmed its 2025-26 world grains production estimate - although it remains record large.

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February 20, 2026

Pea, Lentil Outlooks Heavier

Already burdensome 2025-26 ending stocks for lentils and dry peas have taken another turn for the worse.

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February 19, 2026

ICE Close: Biofuel-Related Soyoil Gains Power Canola Higher

Canola futures ended with gains on Thursday, following soybean oil higher on forecasts for increased soyoil use for biofuel production in 2026-27.

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February 19, 2026

Chicago Close: Wheat, Soybeans Climb; Corn Mixed

Wheat futures pushed higher for the second straight day on Thursday, with the benchmark Chicago market remaining near three-month highs. Soybeans also gained while corn closed mixed.

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February 19, 2026

Farm Sector Equity Revised Slightly Higher, But Still Slowing

Canadian farm sector equity increased slightly more than previously expected in 2024 but still marked the first slowdown in five years.

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February 19, 2026

Early USDA Estimates Show Still Heavy Supplies; Little Price Improvement for 2026-27

Early supply-demand projections from the USDA suggest supplies of all three primary crops – corn, wheat, and soybeans – will remain heavy, with little in the way of price improvement in 2026-27.

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